Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Mmmm..... Murano

I know. I've been away. I've let you all down. I disappeared without trace, without warning, and hid behind an 'invitation only' sign. Truth is, nobody was invited. I just needed some time. Things have not been fun around here lately, and I didn't want to bore you all with it. It's just not me.

Sadly, things are still not that great. A couple of close family members are pretty sick, and one of my cats has been very poorly for the last month or so. And on top of that, I'm really busy with work stuff - in a good way, but on top of everything else that's been going on this year, I'm just mentally and physically cream-crackered.

So I decided to put the blog on hold.

But then... Then I went and had a meal at Angela Hartnett's long-awaited new restaurant, Murano. And I couldn't resist taking my camera. And then I thought I might as well share the photos. So here they are. (Apologies for the overall standard - the lighting wasn't that great for a point-and-shoot, plus I took the photos in a bit of a hurry, because it really wasn't the kind of place to be taking snaps, and I didn't want to incur the wrath of fellow diners.)

If you want the words, I suggest you read a review here. It says everything I would have said. I'm actually wondering if the reviewer stole my brain.

24 comments:

I am so happy to see you back! I just got your comment on my blog and I was just about to e-mail you and ask why i wasn't invited! I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time. Hopefully things will improve for you soon. I can empathise with you, believe me.

The meal looks stunning. Tht ravioli looks really pretty and the pickled fennel is a great idea. I might have to try that myself actually. Cornish mullet with almond and grape vinaigrette sound so interesting too. Anothe rone to add to my ever growing list...

I'm really glad your're back, I've missed your posts. Sorry to hear things aren't going very well for you, hopefully they'll improve soon and you'll be back for good. Lots of lovely dinners in good restaurants is obviously what you need right now.

I'm a big fan of Angela Hartnett and the food and interior look wonderul. Pretty impressive photography too for a "point and click".

Oi! I don't know what got me worse: the pre-dessert , the dessert or the post-dessert! Eesh.

I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one who felt left out. I thought you'd gone exclusive. Like one of those fancy restaurants you go to. Won't bore you with well wishes (ha! got ya), but I'm glad you're back.

Sorry to be late-- I had to delete the RSS feed when it kept bugging me for a password that would ultimately fail anyway. I'm adding it back so I don't miss the next time. Sorry to hear about the family problems-- I hope you guys get through this difficult situation.

I didn't know Ramsay had a female protege. I thought he ran a patriarchal kitchen ;) Everything looks good, especially the prawn ravioli. Oh, Lordy. I do have a recipe for Lemon Posset from Claire Clark but I will have to find a way to dress it up as Hartnett's patissier has. (oh, and get superior cream. :)

The food looks delicious, and the review by are you ready to order was helpful too, thank you ! I've wanted to try that, so will add it to my list :)

Who would you recommend for authentic italian the most ? I've got Zafferano and Locanda Locatelli on the 'try' list as well, but feedback from someone who knows always helps the most ! i'm craving a wonderful plate of pasta...

Creativity here from Angela Hartnett on the supervision of Mister Ramsay, went just before the restaurant has been awarded 1 start on Red Book. Very please overall, the creativity and the games around the full tasting menu are transporting you to the high quality of “high class” cooking. The quality of products is just perfect. A special attention to the sorbet painting pallet with the dessert. So impressive.I’ll be back.

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